For us Whitney newbs does "spending the night on the hill" mean the summit? If so I am curious why you would not just use the hut, it seems quaint unless of course you're sharing it with a loud snorer like myself.
going up today.
spending the night on the hill.
hoping that my +15 bag and 3 season tent do the job.
hope to get one last day of fishing in...season closes in less than two weeks.
Edit: Grammar